Network for the Valorization of Plant Materials (VPMA)

The following list indicates member projects which have been developed throughout Africa.
Link provides access to Project Investigator(s) and Description.

• Colorants anthocyaniques (Faso) I (88-1034) ; II (90-1008)
• Huiles végétales non alimentaires (Faso) I (89-0075) ; II (91-1029)
• Transformation du beurre de karité (Faso) (02724)
• Essences végétales (Rwanda) I (89-1039) ; II (94-8504)
• Plantes aromatiques (Maroc) I (90-1001) ; II (92-1011)
• Wood adhesives (Tanzania) I (90-1019) ; II (92-1452)
• Algues rouges (Sénégal) I (90-1024) ; II (97-8155)
• Tabersonine (Cameroun) (90-1025)
• Extraits aromatiques (Guinée) (91-1002)
• Teintures traditionnelles (Guinée) (91-1003)
• Flavours and fragrances (Zimbabwe) (91-1022)
• Rubber seed oil (Nigeria) (92-1003)
• Création de petites entreprises (Togo-Bénin-Ghana) (92-1350)
• Starch adhesives (Malawi) (92-1451)
• Value-added products from cassava (Uganda) (94-8493)
• Biotransformations (Maroc) (95-8604)
• Bioinsecticides (Afrique) (97-1351)
• Essential oils (Malawi) (97-8535)
• Valorisation de l'arganier (Maroc) (97-8602)
• Indigenous plants (Ugenda) (98-8559)

The second phase of the Network will focus on technology transfer by promoting the diffusion and commercial development of existing techniques for value-added processing of plant materials.